Budapest, Hungary 10-Day Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest Passau to Budapest Departing: March – October 2025 Day 1 Munich – Passau Welcome to Munich, where you will be greeted by an Emerald Cruises representative and transferred to your contemporary Star-Ship in Passau. A warm welcome awaits you, and this evening, you’ll join your fellow guests for dinner on board. Meals: Dinner Day 2 Passau On your EmeraldPLUS experience today, you’ll sample homemade specialities and explore the customs and traditions of Bavarian agriculture during a visit to a local farm. Alternatively, you can set off on a hike, soaking up views such as the hilltop church of Mariahilf and the ancient St. Severin, dating back to the Ottonian dynasty. Bavarian countryside experience Hike to Veste Oberhaus Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 3 Linz – Český Krumlov Crossing the border into the Czech Republic, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Český Krumlov. This quaint town has one of the best-preserved ancient centres in Europe, with more than three hundred protected medieval buildings and an iconic castle complex. Enjoy your EmeraldPLUS guided tour of the area, including the 15th century St. Vitus’ Church and a series of delightful Gothic façades. Guided tour of Český Krumlov Meals: Breakfast and dinner Day 4 Melk – Weissenkirchen Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Danube River en-route to Melk. Here, you’ll explore the golden halls of Melk Abbey on today’s included tour. Afterwards, you’ll have the choice to sail through the idyllic Wachau Valley to Weissenkirchen, or if you’re feeling active, cycle from Melk along the Danube River, traversing a route that offers a different perspective on the region’s viticulture. Guided bike tour along the Danube River Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 5 Vienna Discover the classical charms of Vienna as we take you through the city on an included tour. Uncover the cafés, artisan studios and baroque majesty of Vienna’s imperial grandeur. A drive around the Ringstrasse will introduce you to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre. Alternatively, enjoy a bike tour along the serene trails on Danube Island. Guided bike tour in Vienna Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 6 Vienna – Bratislava Enjoy a leisurely morning exploring Vienna before sailing on to Bratislava. Explore the city’s historic architecture on an included guided tour, where everything is within walking distance, including the ornate exterior of the Slovak National Theatre. This afternoon, enjoy a guided hike to the fairytale-like Bratislava Castle. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy Slovakian entertainment on board your Star-Ship. Local Slovakian entertainment on board Guided hike to Bratislava Castle Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 7 Budapest This morning, relax on board your Star-Ship while we sail from Slovakia to Hungary. In Budapest, an exciting programme awaits you. Today, explore the city’s cobbled medieval quarter as you embark on an included coach tour through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre. Your guide will teach you about the Hungarian capital’s culinary scene, finishing at the neo-Gothic Grand Market, Budapest’s largest and most expansive indoor market, where you’ll have time to explore independently. Later, your EmeraldPLUS experience presents a Hungarian folklore show. Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner CLICK HERE for further details 36
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